CASAC Counselor

Under supervision of the Clinical Supervisor the CASAC Counselor will provide counseling services in integrated outpatient program.

The CASAC Counselor provides comprehensive assessment services to clients who may have substance use and mental health barriers to employment by applying clinical judgment to determine appropriate treatment needs and level of care.

This includes performing SUD diagnostic screening, assessment, evaluation, orientation, treatment planning, case management, counseling, intervention, crisis intervention, patient education, reporting and record keeping in both individual and group counseling settings.

The CASAC Counselor is also responsible for referrals and coordination of care in consultation with other professionals.

Management/Supervisory Responsiblities

• This position has the following management/supervisory responsibility (check only one):
• This position includes no managerial or supervisory responsibilities.
• This is a supervisory position.
• This position is a managerial position.
• This is a director/administrator position.

Key Essential Functions

• Intervention and employing a range of treatment modalities to include person centered evidence-based treatment approaches to include but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, trauma informed care, anger management, medication assisted treatment, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and contingency management.
• Ability to perform SUD and mental health screenings and intakes, orientation, SUD assessment, SUD diagnostic Impression, level of care as determined by LOCADTR, treatment planning, individual/group counseling, family interventions, psychoeducation, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reporting and recordkeeping, care coordination and administrative supervision with regular supervision.
• Participates in supervision regularly.
• Develops and conducts group and individual counseling on a regular scheduled basis to caseload clients within the integrated outpatient program.
• Obtain random observed urine samples according to established protocol.
• Orients clients about program goals, objectives, rules and regulations, client’s obligations, right’s and program operations
• Knowledge of the obligation to engage in prevention as well as treatment techniques.
• Maintains and updates referral services and resources that may be useful to our client population; makes referral when necessary and appropriate.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in English including the ability to speak, write, comprehend aurally, and read at a level necessary to perform as a CASAC Counselor.
• Participates in outreach functions to reengage client lost to contact and maintain census capacity.
• Ability to complete all client progress update reports in a professional and timely manner to ensure coordination of care with client linkages to include the criminal justice system and entities.
• Participates in program meetings and required trainings.
• Ability to complete any reasonable tasks or requests made by a supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate Degree preferred.
• Valid unrestricted OASAS certification as a CASAC.
• Minimum of three (3) years working in a Substance Use and Human Service setting.
• Must obtain Mandated reporter (2 hours) training/certificate prior to hire date.
• Website info: nysmandatedreporter.org
• Must obtain training/certification within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Domestic Violence
• Infection Control BASIC (non-medical/nursing staff)
• HIV
• Child Abuse
• Tobacco Cessation
• Must obtain training/certification during in-house orientation.
• Supporting Recovery with Medications Addictions Treatment (MAT)
• Must obtain SUD training/certificate within thirty (30) days of hire (if applicable)
• Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment
• CASAC Canon of Ethics (6 hours)
• Confidentiality related to 42CFR (3 Hours)
• Valid unrestricted OASAS certification as a CASAC.
• Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
• Ability to work on a strong team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure.

Physical Demands

Please indicate which level of activity best describes the position (check only one):

Sedentary Work (equivalent to lifting or exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may occasional walking or standing for brief periods of time).

Light Work (equivalent to lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work).

Medium Work (involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are in excess of these for Light Work).

Heavy Work (involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work).

Very Heavy Work (involves exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or in excess of 50 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work).

WORK LOCATION: The work location(s) required of incumbents in this position are as follows (check only one):

All work is completed in the office/ within the program. Majority of work is completed in the office/program, with occasional trips to the community/other sites. Work is completed equally in the office/program and in the community/other sites.

All work is completed in the community/other sites, with the exception of required meetings. Majority of work is completed in the community/other sites, with occasional work done in the office/program.

Work Hours

The work hours for this position are as follows (check all that apply):

Has standard work schedule (set hours). May require work outside of standard work hours (evenings and weekends). On-call as required.

Overtime may be required. Position subject to possible mandating. Shift work required.

Work Environment

Incumbents in this position are exposed to the following environmental condition(s):

Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Subject to infectious waste (typical of most patient care/housekeeping positions). Subject to outside environmental conditions. Subject to inside environmental conditions.

Subject to both environment conditions (work occurs inside and outside). Subject to extreme heat (temps above 80 degrees Fahrenheit). Subject to extreme cold (temps below 32 degrees Fahrenheit).

Subject to extreme noise (noise must be sufficient to cause shouting in order to be heard over ambient noise level). Subject to extreme vibrations (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of the whole body).

Subject to work hazards (ex: moving mechanical parts, electrical current, scaffolding in high places). Subject to one or more condition that affects the respiratory system or skin (fumes, gas, dust, odors)

Supervision Received

Please indicate which level of supervision is required for this position (check only one):

Close Supervision (provided with daily oversight of work day-to-day tasks, methods and functions. There are regular checks of tasks for quality and quantity of work. Employee performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referring to the written guidelines. Any deviation is reviewed by the supervisor).

Routine Supervision (provided with instructions on job requirements, methods, priorities and deadlines. Advice and assistance are provided as needed. There are regular and systematic reviews of progress, quality and output, usually at discrete times, but occasionally only upon completion).

General Supervision (provided with general instructions on an ongoing basis, usually covering only the broad aspects of the job. Incumbents exercise some control over both the technical and administrative aspects of work. Decision-making is limited in context to the completion of work tasks. Completed work is consistent with established guidelines, policies and procedures).

Limited Supervision (provided with clear statements of objectives and resources available. Oversight by the supervisor is only exercised on longer term goals and policy issues. Completed work is reviewed for compliance with laws and regulations, and adherence to program goals, objectives, budgetary limitations and general employer policies. This level is common among most mid-level managers).

Broad Supervision (provided with broad objectives and have broad responsibility for planning, organizing and prioritizing work. Employee exercises independent decision-making authority for determining work objectives and goals to be accomplished, independently plans, designs and carries out programs, projects in accordance with broad policy statements or legal requirements. This level is common among senior management).

Acknowledgment of Job Description

This will acknowledge that I have received, reviewed and understand the above job description and will discuss with my supervisor if I have any questions. I further acknowledge that I am capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

I understand and agree that nothing in this job description is binding, and that the organization remains free to change the duties and responsibilities of the above described job at any time, with notice to the union, and at management discretion.

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